CABASSE KARISSIMA Owner's manual

Brand: CABASSE

Model: KARISSIMA

Category: Soundbar speakers

Type: Owner's manual

CABASSE KARISSIMA loudspeakers offer an immersive audio experience for music and home theater setups. With their tri-axial speaker design, they deliver clear and accurate sound across a wide frequency range. Position them in an equilateral triangle for optimal stereo listening, or integrate them into a multi-channel home theater system for a cinematic surround sound experience. The magnetic grilles protect the speakers while enhancing sound quality. Enjoy powerful bass and precise highs with exceptional clarity and detail.

KARISSIMA

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UNPACKING

These speakers are very heavy, so 2 persons minimum are

required to unpack and re-pack them. Never seize the sphere

when carrying or moving the speakers. Remove the plastic film

and cut the strips of the packing. Remove the outer card-

board box, cut the tapes of the inner one and fold back its 4

sides. Set the Karissima upright with the foam wedges around

the bottom plate on. Lean the speaker towards the back and

remove the front wedge, then lean it frontwards to remove the

back wedge. We suggest you to retain the packing for future use.

POSITIONING

Speakers positioning

Our speakers have been designed to function in a vertical posi-

tion. Under these conditions, the polar response is most uni-

form.

The Karissima speakers are delivered with a set of decoupling

spikes or cones

, these accessories are to be screwed in the

inserts under the cabinets. These accessories ensure the stability

of the speaker while limiting resonance coming from certain

types of grounds like wood floors.

Karissima is fitted with a removable grill to protect the TC23

tri-axial unit. Thanks to a magnetic device, you only need to give

the grill a gentle pull to take it out. To put it back, simply pre-

sent the grill in front of the TC23. We recommend to keep the

grill on when the speakers are not in use. Thanks to the very spe-

cial shape and high acoustical transparency of this grill, the

speakers can be used with them on.

ATTENTION ! The grill protecting the woofer and the front

ports of the Karissima on the main body of the speaker is not

removable. Any attempt by an unauthorised person to remo-

ve this grill will invalidate every warranty.

Powerful drivers generate magnetic fields that can extend

beyond the boundaries of the speaker cabinet. We recom-

mend you keep magnetically sensitive articles (TV, computer

screen, computer discs, audio and video tapes, swipe cards...)

at least 1.5 ft (50 cm) away from the speaker.

Positioning speakers in a room

In addition to vertical position of the speakers themselves,

their location in the listening room, as well as the acoustical cha-

racteristics of the room, are also very important. As it is impos-

sible to indicate a typical location of speaker systems without

a few tests, we suggest several general rules that are impor-

tant to apply in order to obtain the best listening results.

Optimal positioning for a 2.0 or stereo system

■ For the ideal positioning of your speakers follow diagram.

If «d» is the distance between the two speakers, this distance

must be higher than 5 ft (1.5 m) and the two speakers must be

at equal distance from the listening area which forms with

them an equilateral triangle.

■ The drivers must be directed towards the listening area.

■ The speakers should be located so that their diffusion follows

the longest dimension of the room.

■ Generally speaking it is better to avoid putting the speakers

in the corners of a room as this amplifies the low frequencies

and tends to enhance the room resonances. If possible it is

better to place the speakers at least 8 inches (20 cm) from

the walls.

■ Moreover, in order to obtain a more accurate frequency res-

ponse, it is recommended to raise a compact speaker from

12 to 16 inches (30 to 40 cm) above the floor by placing them

on stands. The tweeters of the speakers must be roughly at

the same height of the listener’s ear when the listener is in sit-

ting position.

■ No solid object or piece of furniture should be placed between

the speakers and the listener. An effect of mask, even partial dis-

turbs completely the sound reproduction as it attenuates the

high frequencies and also, in most cases, the midrange fre-

quencies.

■ Placing the speakers in niches is not recommended. Unless

designed for this application, bookshelf placement will alter the

frequency response of the speaker, especially in the low fre-

quencies. If a bookshelf location cannot be avoid, the speaker

should be set up to minimize various resonance, and the visible

part of the grille must be outside the niche.

Optimal positioning for a 5.1

or home theatre system

Setting up a multi-channel Audio-Video system requires great

care when positioning the specific AV speakers.

■ The centre speaker should be placed as close as possible to

the screen and where it sounds best from your listening spot

while offering the optimal picture/dialogues cohesion. Theo-

retically, the screen should be located within a virtual triangle

formed by the acoustical centres of the main speakers and the

centre speaker. Practically speaking, this means that the prin-

cipal speaker should be placed above the screen if the main

speakers are below it, and below the screen if the main spea-

kers are above. The centre speaker should also, if possible, be

set slightly back from the others, so that it is located at the same

english

Thank you very much for choosing Cabasse speakers.

Please read carefully these instructions before setting up your speakers.

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distance from the listener as the main speakers.

■ The rear speakers or surround should be placed against the

side walls, at listening height. They should not be positioned

far behind the listening zone.

■ The subwoofer should be placed in the front listening area,

its position against a wall reinforces the extreme low register and

limits the reflections between 80 and 200 Hz. However to

obtain the best result, it is always necessary to carry out tests

according to the acoustics of the room.

Your AV processor enables the adjustment in level and delay of

each of the 5/6/7 channels of your system. Fine-tuning is neces-

sary to obtain a perfect sound stage.

Turn off all the amplifiers before interconnecting them to the

loudspeakers. In order to connect loudspeakers properly, it is

most important to keep in mind the following two factors:

cable section and phase.

CONNECTION

Cable section

To get the full sonic potential of Cabasse loudspeakers and

avoid power losses, the cables connecting the speakers to the

power amplifier must have the lowest possible electrical resis-

tance. To help you in choosing the correct cable gauge, follow

diagram.

WBT connectors

Cabasse has selected for Karissima the best connectors avai-

lable. Reliable and sturdy, they provide an optimum electrical

interconnection with bare wire, banana plugs or spades. When

bare wires or spades are being used, each binding post must

be nicely clockwise tighten before turning the amplifiers on.

Phase

In order to maintain the phase relationship and frequency

balance of the loudspeaker system, both loudspeakers must be

properly connected to the power amplifier. When properly

connected, the cones of the drivers of both loudspeakers will

move in the same direction when driven by identical speakers

will move in the same signals. If the cones move in opposite

directions, the resulting out of phase signals will create a per-

ceptible power loss, particularly in the low frequencies. The

stereophonic message will also be degraded. Amplifier and

speaker manufacturers typically indicate connection polarity in

one of two ways: red and black or plus and minus. In either

case, always connect red or plus to red or plus and black or

minus to black or minus. Connections should be identical for

both channels. To check that the speakers are in correct pha-

se, switch the system to mono while music is being played. if

the amplifier does not have a phase inversion switch, it will

be necessary to change over the connections on one only of the

loudspeakers. If in correct phase, the image should be dis-

tinctly located between the loudspeakers with a slight loss of

bass and low midrange level. If the image is confused and not

centrally located and there is a drastic loss of bass and low

midrange level, recheck your connections.

Single wiring and bi-wiring

When the Karissima are used single wired, with one set of

speaker cable between the amplifier and each loudspeaker sys-

tem, the supplied bridges must be on and nicely tightened for

a good contact

. Remove the bridges before connecting 2

sets of speaker cables per Karissima for bi-wiring or bi-amping

purpose. When bi-wired, both sets of cables are used to connect

the Karissima to one amplifier. hen bi-amped, the speakers is

connected to 2 amplifiers

. Always double check that the

phase for each connection is correct.

MAINTENANCE

The Karissima cabinets are made of plywood panels, with a

natural wood veneer protected by 4 coats of varnish. This hi-

tech veneer does not require any specific care. Use a wet cot-

ton waste for cleaning the veneer, the painted parts and the gra-

nite base.

WARRANTY

We thank you for registering the Cabasse warranty within 60

days after their date of purchase. You can either send us the

enclosed warranty card fully completed or register on line at

www.cabasse.com. In our web site you will also find infor-

mation on the Cabasse manufacturer warranty.

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Lenght between recommended

amplifier and loudspeakers minimum section

4.5 m / 15’ 1.5 mm

6 m / 20’ 2 mm

7.5 m / 25’ 2.5 mm

9 m / 30’ 3 mm

12 m / 39’ 4 mm

Because of technical improvements already under way in our constant search for optimum quality, Cabasse reserves the right to modify all the models presented in specifi-

cation sheets, advertising materials and manuals without prior notice.

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Haut-parleurs

1 x TC23

21 cm 3-voies co-axiales

- tweeter dôme de 2,5 cm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 500 - 22 000 Hz

- médium anneau P2C de 12 cm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800 - 3 500 Hz

- bas-médium anneau Duocell de 21 cm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 - 800 Hz

1 x 30cm 30ND40 30 cm à dôme inversé en nid d’abeille . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 - 100 Hz

Fréquences de coupure 100 - 800 - 3 500 Hz

Réponse en fréquence 35 - 22 000 Hz ± 3 dB à 0° (en champ libre)

Bande utile -6dB à 20 Hz et 25 kHz (en champ libre)

Dispersion dans un écart max. de 2 dB avec la courbe de référence: dans un arc de 60° quelque soit le

plan, soit dans un cône parfait de 60°

Efficacité 91 dB (2,8 V/1m)

Impédance nominale 8 Ω

Impédance mini. 3.4 Ω

Puissance nominale 180 W

Puissance crete 1 260 W

Finitions standard Wengé - Merisier - Santos

Dimensions (h x l x p) 1 450 x 380 x 540 mm

Poids 70 kg

Drive units

1 x TC23

3-way 8” coaxial driver

- tweeter unit 1” dôme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,500 - 22,000 Hz

- midrange unit 5” P2C ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800 - 3,500 Hz

- low-midrange unit 8” Duocell ring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 - 800 Hz

1 x 30ND40 12” honeycomb dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 - 100 Hz

Cross-over points 100 - 800 - 3,500 Hz

Frequency response 35 - 22,000 Hz ± 3 dB on axis (open space conditions)

Frequency range -6dB at 20 Hz and 25 kHz (open space conditions)

Dispersion within 2 dB of reference response: over 60° arc for any plan, forming a perfect 60° cone

Sensitivity 91 dB (2.8 V/1m)

Nominal impedance 8 Ω

Minimum impedance 3.4 Ω

Power handling 180 W

Peak power 1 260 W

Standard finish Wenge - Wildcherry - Santos

Speaker Dimensions (H x W x D) 1450 x 380 x 540 mm / 55.1 x 27.6 x 27.6 in

Weight Around 70 kg / 154 lb

Chassis

1 x TC23

3-wege 21 cm Triaxialsystem

- Hochtonsystem 2,5 cm Kalotte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 500 - 22 000 Hz

- Mitteltonsystem 12,5 cm P2C ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800 - 3 500 Hz

- Tief-Mitteltonsystem 21 cm Duocell ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 - 800 Hz

1 x 30ND40 Tieftonsystem 30 cm Wabenmembran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 - 100 Hz

Übernahmefrequenzen 100 - 800 - 3,500 Hz

Übertragungsbereich 35 - 22,000 Hz ± 3 dB auf Achse (Freifeldmessung)

Frequenzbereich -6dB von 20 Hz bis 25 kHz (Freifeldmessung)

Abstrahlverhalten Abweichung weniger als 2 dB v.d. Referenzkurve im Bereich von 60°

Wirkungsgrad 91 dB (2.8 V/1m)

Nennimpedanz 8 Ω

Impedanzminimum 3.4 Ω

Nennbelastbarkeit 180 W

Spitzenbelastbarkeit 1 260 W

Ausführungen Wenge - Wildkirsche - Santos

Abmessungen (H x B x T) 1450 x 380 x 540 mm

Gewicht ca. 70 kg

CARACTÉRISTIQUES TECHNIQUES

TECHNICAL DATA

TECHNISCHE DATEN

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TC23 : 100 - 22000 Hz

3 x évents frontaux

3 front ports

3 x waagrechte Röhre

1 x évent vertical

1 vertical port

1 x senkrecht Rohr

Filtre passe-bas 30ND40

30ND40 Low-pass filter

30ND40 Tiefpass-Weiche

30ND40 : 35 - 100 Hz

Filtre 3-Voies TC23

TC23 3-way cross-over

TC23 3-Weg Weiche

Ébènisterie en multiplis

de peuplier et hêtre (15 couches)

Plywood enclosure

made of 15 layers of beech

and poplar panels

Sperholz Gehause (15 Schichte

aus Buche und Pappel)

Socle en granite

Granite base

Granit Socle

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NOT 238 - 06-08

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Tel +33 (0)2 98 05 88 88 - Fax +33 (0)2 98 05 88 99

www.cabasse.com - inf[email protected]

Service Consommateur France

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CABASSE KARISSIMA Owner's manual

Brand: CABASSE

Model: KARISSIMA

Category: Soundbar speakers

Type: Owner's manual

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